There was some positive news from Liverpool’s training session at the AXA Training Centre on Thursday.
The Reds were back on the training pitches as Andoni Iraola’s side continued preparations for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Bournemouth, and importantly, there were no unexpected absences from the squad.
That’s exactly what Liverpool supporters will want to hear at this stage of the week.
Liverpool have already had to deal with a number of injuries this season, so getting through another training session without picking up any fresh problems is a positive.
Freddie Woodman is back
There was also a welcome sight with Freddie Woodman back training with the squad after missing Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup victory over Tottenham.
The goalkeeper wasn’t involved as Liverpool beat Spurs 3-1 at Anfield, but his return to the group is another indication that there are no fresh concerns surrounding him.
Woodman is part of Liverpool’s senior Premier League squad and provides experienced goalkeeping cover behind Alisson and Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Now it’s all about Bournemouth
Liverpool’s attention can now fully turn towards Sunday’s trip to the south coast.
After making 10 changes for the Carabao Cup win over Tottenham, Iraola will have to decide which players come straight back into his starting XI and which of the youngsters who impressed against Spurs have done enough to keep their places.
The good news is that, based on Thursday’s training session, there don’t appear to be any new injury headaches for the manager.
Liverpool have already had to manage a busy opening schedule, with Iraola previously acknowledging the increased workload and the need to learn which players can handle playing every few days.
That’s why a clean bill of health at this stage of the week is particularly welcome.
Now we just need to get through Friday and Saturday without any problems.
Bournemouth is the next big test — and Liverpool look to be heading into it with their squad in good shape.
Jamie (The Kopite View)
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